Wrong Name On Termination Papers
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Wrong Name On Termination Papers
I was fired from my employment two days ago. I was just looking over the papers they gave me and I noticed that the name on the papers is not my name. The first name is correct, however the last name is completely wrong. Is there any way I could fight that simple mistake and go back to work?
Asked on July 19, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, it doesn't work like that. Regardless of the mistaken name, the fact is that such paperwork is not legally binding. If it was, for example under the terms of a union agreement/employment contract, then your ex-employer would simply correct its mistake. Bottom line, I'm afraid that your termination stands.
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